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Nambe

New Mexico · 2,035 residents · 8.695 sq mi
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The short version

Nambe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $301,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,035
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,045 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 235 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+6%since 2023
from 53.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K199020202024Nambe
20242K
199020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(47)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.6%(74)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(77)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(73)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(212)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(175)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(255)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(394)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.2%(391)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.2%(227)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(53)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,341 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,045
+11%since 2023
from $41,304 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
−5%since 2023
from 0.571 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $259,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,135 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−11%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(1,356)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other17.1%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(1,369)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other14.1%(287)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard27.7%(563)
Mexican20.9%(425)
Asian origin
Japanese0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.3%(6)
Ancestry
German5%(101)
English4.9%(100)
Irish2.9%(60)
American1.9%(38)
Italian1.9%(38)
French1.4%(28)
Russian1%(20)
Scottish0.7%(14)
Dutch0.6%(12)
Ukrainian0.6%(12)
Slovak0.5%(11)
Swedish0.4%(9)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.4%(8)
Welsh0.4%(8)
Austrian0.3%(7)
British0.3%(6)
Norwegian0.3%(6)
Turkish0.2%(5)
Arab0.1%(3)
Czech0.1%(3)
Danish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Spaniard population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+2%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
46.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(392)
Married44.8%(444)
Widowed2.5%(25)
Divorced13.1%(130)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(218)
Married47.3%(410)
Widowed12%(104)
Divorced15.5%(134)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nambe, New Mexico?

Nambe, New Mexico has about 2,035 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nambe, New Mexico?

The typical household in Nambe, New Mexico earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nambe, New Mexico expensive?

In Nambe, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $301,500, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Nambe, New Mexico?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nambe, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nambe, New Mexico?

About 15.2% of people in Nambe, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nambe, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Nambe, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 789 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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